An ecologist recorded 12 white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, per square kilometer (km²) in one woodlot and 20 km² in another woodlot. What was the ecologist comparing?
A) density
B) dispersion
C) carrying capacity
D) range

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The ecologist was comparing the density of white-tailed deer per square kilometer in two different woodlots. Density refers to the number of individuals of a species in a given area, which is the factor being compared here.

An Ecologist Recorded 12 White-Tailed Deer, Odocoileus Virginianus, Per Square